How far is Council Bluffs, IA from Woodward, IA?
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, IA to Woodward, IA is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Council Bluffs and Woodward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Council Bluffs and Woodward.
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Start on West Broadway
1850 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
3251 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Kanesville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Kanesville Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169, US 6: Adel, Winterset
1516 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Guthrie Street
111 m · 7 sec · Guthrie Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · N Avenue
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Continue on Nile Kinnick Drive South
1.6 mi · 4 min · Nile Kinnick Drive South
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Continue on North Avenue
2089 ft · 36 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · N Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2486 ft · 59 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on N Avenue
5.1 mi · 7 min · N Avenue
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Take the exit right toward IA 141 east: Urbandale
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
4.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Granger Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 210: Woodward, Woodward Resource Center
2467 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Council Bluffs and Woodward.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Kanesville Boulevard
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Council Bluffs and Sunny near Woodward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Council Bluffs to Woodward?
The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Council Bluffs and 67.3 miles from Woodward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Council Bluffs and Sunny near Woodward.
Stop Ideas Near Anita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anita.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Council Bluffs and Woodward. Straight-line distance: 108.34 mi (174.36 km).
#1 Council Bluffs
The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
| Population | 62,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.2619400, -95.8608300 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodward
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 41.8569300, -93.9219000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodward (-93.9219, 41.85693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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